Abandonware: Going to contact Apple for a refund
Server is down. Website is down. Forum is down.
Still my favorite!
Each song is its own instrument that you create and perform on to bring your song to life. And with MIDI out, you can add your own hardware or software synths to the performance.
Truly amazing and inspiring. My songwriting has reached new levels with KRFT.
If I could change it, I would add:
* MIDI in so I could use a keyboard to play the KRFT synths and record sequences
* the ability to send CCs via the MIDI out sequencer and the option to interpolate CC values between steps
Those are the only things keeping it from being the heart of everything I do. But even without those options, it’s still my favorite by far. Thanks!
Truly amazing and inspiring. My songwriting has reached new levels with KRFT.
If I could change it, I would add:
* MIDI in so I could use a keyboard to play the KRFT synths and record sequences
* the ability to send CCs via the MIDI out sequencer and the option to interpolate CC values between steps
Those are the only things keeping it from being the heart of everything I do. But even without those options, it’s still my favorite by far. Thanks!
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Blown away!
Amazed that I just found this app for the very first time. This thing rocks! So well though out and it even sounds good!
Devs, please keep this alive, this is such an impressive tool on iOS.
Devs, please keep this alive, this is such an impressive tool on iOS.
doesn’t work
don’t even bother. i paid for this app and it was not functional, to make matters worse, the developer is unreachable, no way to email or contact anyone....basically i just flushed my money down the toilet...wanted to give it no stars but wouldn’t allow me
This app has become complete garbage
This once worked but now has such horrible latency that it is unusable for any serious music maker. DO NOT PURCHASE. They haven’t updated it in over two years.
Is this now abandonware?
This is a pretty cool app for composing and messing around with ideas. However you are no longer able to connect to the server to download other sets, you can’t backup your own, and you can’t transfer your sets to another device. I think this app has been abandoned by the developer. If you’re ok with doing all of your own sets and saving to just that device it’s a 5 star app. If you’re wanting the above that’s no longer in the cards apparently. That’s a shame.
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Out of Business?
404 error when going to support site, also - cannot connect to server.
ABANDONWEAR
Don’t waste your money like I did, abandoned app. Has a server component that’s no longer live. Check last updated time.
Error: Cannot reach KRFT server
Had the app for a while. Upgraded to the newest iPhone only to not be able to login and recover my information due to this error. Solid app but what do I do now??
No support for iPhone X
Unfortunately you cannot use the entire real estate on your iPhone X be prepared for black bars on top and bottom unfortunately.
Great for creativity when it works.
It’s too bad. This is a 5-star app when it works, but when I can’t open up my own song — or even open a brand new one — because of network problems, all the connected sharing stuff doesn’t really seem like a benefit.
Response from developer
Hey. Sorry you're having issues. The network seems to be working fine on my device, so I'm not sure what network issues you're having. Also they shouldn't effect creating or opening local files. I suggest privately sharing all your surfaces so they're backed up and then re-installing KRFT. If you need more support please email me alex@studioamplify.com
Essential iOS production tool
I don’t even use the included sound engine that much and this is still one of my top three iOS music production apps. Krft is my main sequencer/arranger on the iPad. I’ve had sync issues with AUM but have found that changing sample rate to 48k in AUM causes perfect long term sync. I hope a fix is possible to improve 441k sample rate sync but until then it’s a minor issue I can work with.
The two main reasons krft shines over other midi sequencers for me:
The piano roll/step sequencer layout is just perfect. It’s not fiddly, there aren’t excessive menus and options, and most importantly there’s no zooming in and out and trying to input notes into tiny squares. It’s better than any other iOS sequencer in this regard.
Second is the key pads for playing notes. They’re so elegantly and simply laid out. I swear iOS devs love making their apps ugly and unnecessarily unique. This is exactly how they should be laid out.
My only complaint is that if left unused it often freezes in the background and needs to be restarted. And midi note velocity going to 127 would be nice as well.
Krft devs, please don’t abandon this app, it along with AUM is the center of my iOS production setup. You’ve created something great.
The two main reasons krft shines over other midi sequencers for me:
The piano roll/step sequencer layout is just perfect. It’s not fiddly, there aren’t excessive menus and options, and most importantly there’s no zooming in and out and trying to input notes into tiny squares. It’s better than any other iOS sequencer in this regard.
Second is the key pads for playing notes. They’re so elegantly and simply laid out. I swear iOS devs love making their apps ugly and unnecessarily unique. This is exactly how they should be laid out.
My only complaint is that if left unused it often freezes in the background and needs to be restarted. And midi note velocity going to 127 would be nice as well.
Krft devs, please don’t abandon this app, it along with AUM is the center of my iOS production setup. You’ve created something great.
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Stunning.
I own every major music making app for the iPhone, and this easily tops them all. It’s easy and fun to use and is a great sketch pad OR even a great tool for creating complete pieces!
Great sequencer
I was initially put off by the interface and it took me a good year to look at the more in depth reviews (Jakob Haq). I'm sorry I took so long.This is the best iOS sequencer I've used. For me, it's a brilliant melding of a performance environment and "arrangement environment" using pattern sequencing. I've used a bunch of sequencers and DAWs, going back to DOS. Most recently I've used an Electribe 2, but KRFT will take its place. It's really quick and immediate, but also gives you the ability to manipulate note data on the fly. By the way, I use this on an iPhone 6 and it will easily control multiple MIDI channels of outboard hardware. I had a multitrack sequence driving my Yamaha A4000 through a Novation Remote 49SL controller. Now to upgrade to an iPad.
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Absolutely amazing! Please add a way to directly upload recording to Soundcloud. Thank you!
👍👍👍
great app for music creation!
I have tried a lot of ipad music apps and this one is hands down the coolest and most intuitive one to use live.
You can make a thing!
The app allows you to essentially build your own thing, but this has a lot more to offer! If you want more than three colors of shapes, add or change channels. I just wish we could have a toggle mode and no sync for the white squares so I could instantly play chords. And it could use a bigger surface area. For $5, you have hours of creating an instrument interface, beat machine, or more! Try it out!
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I love this app but there are some problems
I absolutely love this app and use it to make music all the time, however, when ever I put the quantization on anything less than 1/38 the keys stick and continue making their sound. This can be very annoying when trying to make a song, if you were to fix this problem I would probably give five stars. One more thing I want is for you to add an actual piano or keyboard screen. The pads work okay but I think an actual piano would allow people to create much better music. Thank you.
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Unique
It's a game changer in many ways. Musical, accessible, usable even on a phone form factor, plays well with other apps and even hardware. The one missing item standing in the way of five glorious stars is a way to share surfaces *as files* to collaborators. Network feature is nice but global public sharing shouldn't be the only way to share or archive a project.
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Response from developer
Hi thanks for your feedback. You can share projects privately on the network, just turn toggle the visibility when you upload.
Lit!!!
Its pretty lit if your creative.
